IT Help, Please

Chat about anything
Post Reply
Message
Author
User avatar
McG
8 1/2
8 1/2
Posts: 8985
Joined: Mon Apr 18, 2011 9:18 pm
Old post count: 0
Preferred Cinemas: Paisley, Braehead, Glasgow Odeon & Cineworld
Location: Paisley

Re: IT Help, Please

#1261 Post by McG » Mon Aug 11, 2014 11:45 am

Anyone suggest the best security website for preventing Viruses, Trojans, etc. My one month free trial has expired and I don't know what is best to install (for free) or b*y. :confused:
Preferred cinemas: Best: Glasgow Quay, Glasgow Braehead, Glasgow Renfield Street, Glasgow Fort & Paisley
Others I'd go to: Glasgow Showcase Baillieston

Films already booked for:

Hope to get tickets for: Every film if they come to my preferred cinemas

Member of the 100 Free Films of 2019.
Aim will again be 150. 54 seen: 96 to go.

Member no.9 again for the 100 Free Films of 2018.
My aim will be 150. 143 seen, 07 to go.

Member No. 9 again for the 100 Free Films in 2017. 156 seen, 0 to go
Member no.9 of the 100 Free Films in 2016: 135 seen 0 to go
Member no.9 of the 100 Free Films in 2015: 72 28 to go
Member no. 9 of the 100 Free Films in 2014; 85 seen 15 to go!
Member No. 9 of the "100 Free Films in 2013" ; 89 seen 11 to go!
Member No. 9 of the "100 free films in 2012" club. 86 seen 14 short of 100!
Top
User avatar
Celini
8 1/2
8 1/2
Posts: 5590
Joined: Sun Feb 21, 2010 2:09 pm
Old post count: 0
Preferred Cinemas: Any central London locations, Islington, Holloway (plus Hackney, Clapham and Greenwich on weekends)

Re: IT Help, Please

#1262 Post by Celini » Mon Aug 11, 2014 5:48 pm

Avast. Completely free. Really good.
http://www.avast.com/en-gb/index
My 2014 Unlimited Films: 11/100
Top
User avatar
McG
8 1/2
8 1/2
Posts: 8985
Joined: Mon Apr 18, 2011 9:18 pm
Old post count: 0
Preferred Cinemas: Paisley, Braehead, Glasgow Odeon & Cineworld
Location: Paisley

Re: IT Help, Please

#1263 Post by McG » Mon Aug 11, 2014 7:00 pm

Thanks, Celini! I had a look at Avast as scootermcc also suggested it. When I looked at it, there seemed to be 3 levels, 2 which were to be pa*d for. The table they showed re contents of the different levels said the basic(free) would not cover banking, online shopping, etc. I was confused that the free one seemed to cover so little. Do you just have the basic free Avast?
Preferred cinemas: Best: Glasgow Quay, Glasgow Braehead, Glasgow Renfield Street, Glasgow Fort & Paisley
Others I'd go to: Glasgow Showcase Baillieston

Films already booked for:

Hope to get tickets for: Every film if they come to my preferred cinemas

Member of the 100 Free Films of 2019.
Aim will again be 150. 54 seen: 96 to go.

Member no.9 again for the 100 Free Films of 2018.
My aim will be 150. 143 seen, 07 to go.

Member No. 9 again for the 100 Free Films in 2017. 156 seen, 0 to go
Member no.9 of the 100 Free Films in 2016: 135 seen 0 to go
Member no.9 of the 100 Free Films in 2015: 72 28 to go
Member no. 9 of the 100 Free Films in 2014; 85 seen 15 to go!
Member No. 9 of the "100 Free Films in 2013" ; 89 seen 11 to go!
Member No. 9 of the "100 free films in 2012" club. 86 seen 14 short of 100!
Top
User avatar
akh43
Se7en
Se7en
Posts: 2575
Joined: Sun Aug 02, 2009 10:52 am
Old post count: 0
Preferred Cinemas: Trafford Centre, Lowry, Didsbury, Showcase, Printworks, Stockport
Location: manchester

Re: IT Help, Please

#1264 Post by akh43 » Mon Aug 11, 2014 9:10 pm

McG wrote:Thanks, Celini! I had a look at Avast as scootermcc also suggested it. When I looked at it, there seemed to be 3 levels, 2 which were to be pa*d for. The table they showed re contents of the different levels said the basic(free) would not cover banking, online shopping, etc. I was confused that the free one seemed to cover so little. Do you just have the basic free Avast?
I have had the free basic avast for years with no problems, never felt the need to upgrade and p*y. I also had the added security for banking from Trusteer Rapport, I think you can add the security to other sites as well. A lot of banks offer this themselves for free to customers, I am sure they wouldnt offer if it wasnt good. http://www.trusteer.com/ProtectYourMoney I just downloaded it again from FirstDirect myself as new laptop and your post reminded me to get it.
Member 53 of the "100 free films in 2024" - 12 seen - 88 to go - 2 booked :cross:
Hopefully this year we will get more free Manchester screenings :cross: as they are rare as hen's teeth nowadays :tears:
Hoping to beat my 2023 total of 31 :cross:

Want to see in 2024: Planet of the Apes, Quiet Place 3, Despicable me 4, Deadpool 3


2020, 21, 22, 23 & 24 seen list viewtopic.php?f=4&t=36971#p406224[/color]

Cinemas in order of preference: Lowry, Trafford Centre, Great Northern (AMC), Printworks, Didsbury

2011- 69 films seen
2012- nearly made it my total was 90 + 3 theatre, 1 concert
2013 - 107 + 4 concerts 2
2014 - 95 - almost there
2015 - 97 - almost there again
2016 - 95
2017 - 87
2018 - 66
2019 - 77
2020 - 17
2021 - 30
2022 - 70
2023 - 31
2024 - 12
Top
xznhjg
Air Force One
Air Force One
Posts: 31
Joined: Thu Mar 06, 2014 10:49 am
Old post count: 0
Preferred Cinemas: Wimbledon, Kingston, Epsom, Croydon, Streatham
Location: Sutton

Re: IT Help, Please

#1265 Post by xznhjg » Mon Aug 11, 2014 9:45 pm

If you've got Barclays account, you can get a year subscription of Kaspersky for FREE. Licence is for 3 computers. Barclays is given it for years. Of course when you license expire - you can renew it again.... search G***le for more info HOW-TO
Top
User avatar
Celini
8 1/2
8 1/2
Posts: 5590
Joined: Sun Feb 21, 2010 2:09 pm
Old post count: 0
Preferred Cinemas: Any central London locations, Islington, Holloway (plus Hackney, Clapham and Greenwich on weekends)

Re: IT Help, Please

#1266 Post by Celini » Mon Aug 11, 2014 9:45 pm

@McG: yes the free version is excellent; no need to p*y for the upgrade ;)

Although as a general rule do not use sensitive sites (online banking or anywhere you would need to enter your personal details/bank details) when you are using unprotected free wifi/hotspots.
My 2014 Unlimited Films: 11/100
Top
User avatar
RickyRaj
The Sixth Sense
The Sixth Sense
Posts: 1163
Joined: Tue Apr 17, 2012 9:26 am
Old post count: 0
Preferred Cinemas: Vue West End, Cineworld Haymarket, Finchley Road, Odeon West End, Odeon Leicester Square, Cineworld Shaftesbury Avenue, Odeon Panton Street, Holloway, West India Quays or anywhere in central London.
I haven't got tickets for: Any
Location: London

Re: IT Help, Please

#1267 Post by RickyRaj » Tue Aug 12, 2014 9:19 am

Celini wrote:@McG: yes the free version is excellent; no need to p*y for the upgrade ;)

Although as a general rule do not use sensitive sites (online banking or anywhere you would need to enter your personal details/bank details) when you are using unprotected free wifi/hotspots.
Sound advice Celini. I use Avast too, AVG is also good and free.
Preferred Cinemas: Vue West End, Cineworld Haymarket, Finchley Rd, Odeon West End, Odeon Leicester Square, Cineworld Shaftesbury Ave, Odeon Panton St, Holloway Rd, West India Quays or anywhere in central London.
Top
FilmGeek

Re: IT Help, Please

#1268 Post by FilmGeek » Tue Aug 12, 2014 1:54 pm

I'm sure this has already been discussed, but after a search through this thread I've not been able to find an answer - so here goes. I'm wanting to set up a blog so I can get my film reviews together and up online (mostly just for myself), but I'm having trouble deciding which host/site to go for. I've done some digging and 1and1 http://website.1and1.co.uk/website-templates have caught my eye (link there is anyone wants to see) as it seems as though they do all the fiddly bits for you. I'm not particularly techy, so simplicity is what I'm looking for. But I wanted to hear if anyone else had used them and could recommend, or if there's something else I should consider first?
Top
User avatar
David
The Fifth Element
The Fifth Element
Posts: 605
Joined: Tue Jan 18, 2011 11:30 pm
Old post count: 0

Re: IT Help, Please

#1269 Post by David » Tue Aug 12, 2014 10:18 pm

I use Wordpress, which is really popular. I find it easy to use and the layouts are very nice. If you need any help feel free to ask, I'm sure a few other people also use Wordpress on here.
My Film Review Blog
Member No. 66 of the "100 free films in 2013" club. 65 seen, 35 to go.
Member No. 66 of the "100 free films in 2012" club. 80 seen.
Top
sandypiper
The Third Man
The Third Man
Posts: 173
Joined: Sat Sep 04, 2010 11:32 am
Old post count: 0
Preferred Cinemas: Cineworld at Xscape Milton Keynes, Odeon at the Point, Milton Keynes
Location: Milton Keynes

Re: IT Help, Please

#1270 Post by sandypiper » Fri Aug 15, 2014 7:30 am

I use AVG free, and find that really good too.
http://free.avg.com/us-en/homepage

Don't forget to use ccleaner to clear the muck from your computer.
http://www.piriform.com/ccleaner

I use SuperAntiSpyware, for a weekly check too.
http://superantispyware.com/

Always download the Free Versions not the Free Trials. Sometimes you have to hunt around for the main Sites, as they are not always the first to show up on any Internet Searches.

Good luck
Top
Post Reply

Return to “General Discussion”